This program leads to a PhD degree in Oral Biology.
Interdisciplinary in nature, the PhD program draws upon faculty expertise in a broad range of disciplines, including biochemistry, biophysics, developmental biology, immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, physiology, and pharmacology. Students choose an area of concentration from these disciplines, but may also combine work in several fields in order to support their research interests.
The Department of Oral Biology supports basic and clinical research directed to solve important problems affecting oral and general health.
Applicants do not need to be paired with or in contact with a faculty member to apply. Personal statements should discuss applicant research interests, motivations, and long-term goals so potential matches may be determined during the application review process.
The program length is approximately 60 months of full-time attendance beginning August 15, in the first year. Combined programs may entail a longer period of matriculation depending on the chosen graduate program. Dual enrolled students follow the start date of their clinical program. Applicants interested in dual enrollment in an SDM clinical program must submit their Oral Biology application by the clinical program deadline.
In special circumstances, opportunities may exist for dual enrollment with an advanced certificate program. Applicants interested in dual enrollment in an SDM clinical program must submit their Oral Biology application by the clinical program deadline.. Funding is for US citizens and permanent residents via NIH K-12 Training Grant. Candidates must apply to each program separately. Acceptance into each program is a separate process. Find more information about K-12 grant online.